The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-20
HNAUGuIRATED.
GOV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR TAKES THE
OATH OF OFFICE.
THE NEW EXECUTIVE SPEAKS AMID
HEARTY CHEERS.

THE NEW EXECUTIVE SPEAKS AMID |
HEARTY CHEERS.
From the Nashville American.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 1S.-The inaugu-
raj ceremonies of yesterday were very
extensive and witnessed by the iarg-
est crowd that ever, in its history,
gathered in the large hall ofthe House
OF Representatives. The occasion
will long be remembered. 1t marked
the honorable retirement from office
OF Chief Executive whose admins
tration comprehended a number OF
the most important political questions
with which Tennesseans have ever
been brought face to face. 1t also
represented the finale of one of the
most novel, interesting and romantic
campaigns that the country has ever
seen. The war OF the roses was yes
terday ended, and he who so CALAMITY
led his hosts under the red was an
honored witness to the success Of his
rival of the white rose, upon whose
head was placed the civic crown Of
success and honor.
While the band was playing Bonnie
Blue Flag Gov. Bate came forward to
the stand, and was received with
warm applause. He seemed vlsibly
impressed with the occasion, and de-
llvered his farewell address, with an
earnestness seldom known to even so
effective an orator as he. In closing
his address, he said
"The gubernatorial Office now passes
into the hands of my successor; and /
congratulate him on this exposition Of
the public confidence, and in its assur,
ance that the functions will be exer.
cised with wisdom, and zeal, and pa
triotism for the honor and interest Of
the State, and impartially for the hap
piness of her people"
Mr.. Speaker Ewing then introduced
the Governor-elect as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention, La
dies and Gentleman: The war of the
roses has happily ended the clouds
incident to political strife that lower
ed upon our Commonwealth are bur
led in the bosom Of the ocean deep
wide and blue of fraternal peace, the
result of which is our being here to
day as the representatives and citizens
of this great State, to induct into the
; chief magistracy one who will repre-
sent true manhood, progress, advanc
, ed thought and the most noble OF al
nobility, the enlightened American
citizen, the Hon. Robt L. Taylor
whom | now present to you,
While the young chieftain was max
ing his way to the stand, the band be
) gan to play, Hail to the Chief" ant
| again the enthusiastic audience CAV,
? itself vent Gov. Taylor made hand
some appearance. He was dressed il
t Prince Albert suit and wore in tn
: button hole of his coat large whit
l rose. His address was delivered will
t dignity and effectiveness. The follow
ing is his speech:
Gentlemen OF the General Assembl,
: My friends and fellow-citizens B,
the continued favor Of Almighty God
+. ruler OF nations, in whom we trust, W
!, are still permitted. as united coun
: try, to enjoy the blessings of libert
s and peace.
. The free and independent citizen
: OF this Commonwealth have again e1
t pressed their sovereign will in tn
choice OF new chief servant, an
you have this day met to give effec
to that choice by formally clothin
, him with the Chief Executive author
. ity derived through the ballot-fror
the only true and rightful source {
all political power-the people.
While l, as the chosen instrumen
of this power, am truly grateful for tn
: distinguished honor conferred upo
me, l am, nevertheless, keenly sens
. BILE Of the grave responsibilities of tn
trust am abo.t to assume. Tn
!, highest interests that pertain to tn
well-being Of all the people OF grea
State are, in large part, soon to
committed to my charge for the ensu
ing two years. Standing thus upo
= the Threshold of new administratio
/ deem it my duty in conformity wit
n established usage, to allude brief
Il and in general to some of the affair
8 OF chief interest to the people.
Tennessee needs more wealth, NOR
J. taxable property, more revenues, an
g lighter burdens of taxation. Tenne
see needs an extended system OF raj
IS roads and macadamized pixies, who's
o ramifcations shall penetrate ever
G nook and corner OF her rich territor
r Tennessee needs free school syster
l. under which every child of the Stat
o can be educated.
8 Tennessee possesses within her tie
q ritorial limits ample resources to me,
r, all her Necessities and make her nro